is not just kids being kids. Bullying involves isolation, humiliation and persecution. A large percent of bullying occurs in front of people. By publicly dominating the victim and demonstrating their lack of social support, the bully establishes a 鈥渞ight鈥� to torment them. Once that happens, it reduces the chance that anyone will step forward to help the victim.
Assertiveness involves standing up for one鈥檚 rights or expressing one鈥檚 feelings, opinions, and preferences in a way that is honest, direct and appropriate. It involves respecting your own rights as well as the rights of others. Many types of situations require assertiveness, including: making a request; granting or refusing a request; and giving or accepting a compliment.
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders; however, are illnesses that fill people鈥檚 lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that is chronic, unremitting and can grow progressively worse.
Do you have frequent, intense, emotional outbursts that lead to aggression or disturb work or relationships?
The e-CHUG (electronic Check-Up to Go) is an interactive web survey that allows college and university students to enter information about their drinking patterns and receive feedback about their use of alcohol.
To find out, visit the webpage, National Institutes of Health
The Counseling Center assists individuals who are trying to overcome various forms of current or past abuse. These may include incidents of domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment. Information on each of these issues may be found by accessing the web sites listed below.
If you are concerned about a student, please complete the .
October 10, 2022
Executive Director of Student Support Services